Terror Keep

Edgar Wallace

Terror Keep is a 1927 Edgar Wallace thriller featuring perhaps the most memorable of all Wallaces heroes, Mr. J. G. Reeder. Reeder is at pains to point out that he is not a detective, which is technically true. He is not a policeman, and has no power to arrest suspects. He works as an investigator of banking crime, particularly forgery. He is nonetheless the terror of the criminal classes. This time detective and his attractive secretary, Margaret Belman, almost suffered the wrath of John Flack, an unusual villain who pairs maniacal insanity with genius. Detective and criminal are well matched and the reader is kept in the dark about the outcome of this deadly duel for a long time. Terror Keep is an exceptionally effective and thoroughly entertaining thriller.

The Power-House

John Buchan

Edward Leithen is a young British lawyer who learns that one of his Oxford contemporaries, Charles Pitt-Heron, has just disappeared. Leithen learns from Pitt-Herons wife that he has been forced to flee. But a series of strange events that follow Pitt-Herons disappearance convinces Leithen that he is dealing with a sinister secret society. His suspicions begin to center on a wealthy, well-known, and intelligent businessman, who reveals himself to Leithen as an ardent anarchist. The barrister finds himself the target of many watchers, and then, as his understanding of the conspiracy involving the Power House grows, he is trapped and chased unrelentingly. The Author, despite being very busy in Public Service, wrote over fifty books during his life but his particular talent was for writing fast-moving adventure stories. The Power-House, a good example of this genre, was published in 1916.

The Fighting-Slogan

H.A. Cody

This is a rare genre, namely historical fiction. You will learn what role the Fenians played in New Brunswicks determination to become part of the Confederation of Canada. This book has become a revelation for many people. And she revealed the secrets of historical events.

The Argonauts of North Liberty

Bret Harte

What starts out as a tale of peaceful domesticity takes a sudden turn when the protagonists are lured from Connecticut to California by the promise of striking it rich. This fascinating novella from American author Bret Harte is an engaging, easy read that will please fans of historical fiction or tales of the Old West. First published in 1888, it keeps the reader engrossed with its fast-paced narrative and surprising twists and turns in the plot. Francis Bret Harte was a prolific American author and poet, best remembered for his accounts of pioneering life in California. The spirit of Dickens breathes through the poems and stories of Bret Harte just as the spirit of Bret Harte breathes through the poems and stories of Kipling.

The Mayors Wife

Anna Katharine Green

Miss Saunders is out for an adventure. One, which is full of secrets, hints, and half-lies. One, which will require all of her wits. Miss Saunders, a discreet domestic spy of some kind, is hired by Mayor Packard to look after his unaccountably abstracted wife whilst he goes out of town for a fortnight. The lady is unhappy, and the reason for her grave unhappiness is more serious than you think. A detective novel involving theft, bigamy, a haunted house, lost money, ciphers and code breaking. An American detective-story writer, Greens thrillers are characterized by logical construction and a sound knowledge of criminal law. She was one of a handful of women writing detective stories at the time.

Life in the Days of Cicero

Alfred J. Church

Alfred J. Church was a 19th century historian best known for his comprehensive histories on different periods of the Roman Empire, including this one. Life in the Days of Cicero is a fascinating look at the life of one of the most influential men in the ancient world: Marcus Tullius Cicero. It portraits of various characters provide a description of life and manners in first century B.C. Rome. Philosopher, politician, lawyer, Cicero made his name with his famous orations and written prose. A good overview of Roman Life and the intrigue, murder, and plunder associated with political life. A world where accountability was relative. A good over view of Ciceros life and his accomplishments, recommended highly.

The Yellow Danger

M.P. Shiel

Not all invasion threats were purported to come from the Germans, the French or from Anarchists: in M.P. Shiels Yellow Danger it is an army of Chinese who invade Europe. In The Yellow Danger Mr. Shiel described in lurid colors the possibilities of the overwhelming of the white world by the yellow man, a possibility for the imagining of, which he claimed no originality. The Yellow Danger has been the bugbear of the Russians ever since the days of Tamerlane. But it must be admitted that in his new story. This made Shiels popular reputation and was almost certainly the most commercially successful of the twenty books published during his first creative period, 1889-1913.

Patria

Edgar Wallace

Edgar Wallace was a prolific author of crime, adventure and humorous stories, whose best known creations include The Four Just Men, Sanders of the River, and J. G. Reeder. In this work, the spies from Japan conspire to steal the Channing preparedness fortune and invade the United States, beginning in New York, then allying themselves with Mexicans across the border. They are stopped by the efforts of munitions factory heiress Patria Channing and U.S. Secret Service agent. Fast-paced, with good twists and turns, an unusual criminal scheme and a little romance. As the novel is rather short and quite fast-paced with a lot of scenery-changes and adventures, this nice. Highly recommended!

Trylogia nadmorska

Stefan Żeromski

Na cykl nazywany Trylogia nadmorska składają się następujące utwory: Wisła, Wiatr od morza i Międzymorze. Utwory te powstałych w wyniku zainteresowania pisarza historią i krajobrazem Pomorza. Najobszerniejszy z utworów Wiatr od morza ukazuje w wybranych epizodach dzieje Pomorza polskiego od czasów zamierzchłych po współczesność. Elementem wiążącym jest mitologiczna postać Smętka. Kompozycję całości oparł autor na dramatycznej opozycji dwóch ścierających się przez wieki porządków moralnych nienawiści i agresji, które przynoszą na te ziemie najeźdźcy (wikingowie, Krzyżacy, Niemcy), oraz spokojnej pracy, prawa i sprawiedliwości, które stara się tu utrwalić ludność słowiańska.

The First Men in the Moon

Herbert George Wells

Another H.G. Wells classic sci fi. The novel tells the story of a journey to the moon by the impecunious businessman Mr. Bedford and the brilliant but eccentric scientist Dr. Cavor. Bedford bankrupt businessman who is making a comeback by writing a play, through a series of circumstances, teams up with Professor Cavor a recluse scientist who does not realize his own potential. Together they build a contraption, sphere, that can cut off gravity waves. Once on the moon Bedford and Cavor find that they are not alone. After a few adventures they are detained by the Moonies referred to mostly in this story as Selenites. Will they be able to make it back to Earth and warn the people of the strange creatures? Or will they be caught and who knows what may happen to them in the long run. The novel can also be read as a critique of prevailing political opinions from the turn of the century, particularly of imperialism.

The Man of the Forest

Zane Grey

Zane Grey (January 31, 1872 October 23, 1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the American frontier. This is one of his stories. Loner Milt Dale seeks solitude in the wild mountains of Arizona, and instead finds himself rescuing two young women from a kidnapping plot. He must lead the timid Helen and her wild hearted sister Bo away from danger, and try not to fall in love along the way. Leading them away from manmade danger, exposing them to unaccustomed rigor on mountain trails, Dale imparts his rugged philosophy. Beyond the forest, Beasley and Snake Anson are still waiting to carry out their evil plot.

Wax

Ethel Lina White

The events of the story "Wax" take place in the town of Riverpool, where the wax museum is located. In this museum, several people died under mysterious circumstances. Sonia Thompson is an abmicious journalist who wants to understand these riddles. Therefore, she decides to spend the night there alone. And this was not the best idea, it seems...

Małe kobietki

Louisa May Alcott

Akcja powieści rozgrywa się w latach 60. XIX wieku w miejscowości Concord w stanie Massachusetts. Podczas gdy ojciec rodziny walczy w wojnie secesyjnej, jego cztery córki Jo, Meg, Amy i Beth zostały w domu z matką. Jest to opowieść o dorastaniu, poszukiwaniu miłości oraz odnalezieniu swojego miejsca na świecie. Książka zdobyła ogromne powodzenie. O jej sukcesie zadecydowała przede wszystkim sprawnie skonstruowana fabuła, przekonująco naszkicowane postacie i zabawne, z dużym dowcipem opisane sytuacje.

Anioł kopalni węgla. Powieść dla młodzieży

Jules Verne

Niektórzy z mieszkańców często zbliżali się do krawędzi studni, służącej jako wejście do kopalni węgla, ale nikt z nich nie miał odwagi wejść do podziemi. Powiadano bowiem, że od chwili, kiedy kopacz wstępuje w koszyk zawieszony nad przepaścią, w którym spuszcza się do wnętrza kopalni, życie jego znajduje się w ciągłym niebezpieczeństwie. Mimo tego znalazła się młoda dziewczyna, która zmuszona była poświecić się pracy górniczej, by zarobić pieniądze potrzebne do opieki nad chorym ojcem.

Jeremy at Crale

Hugh Walpole

Horror built on the psychological game of characters. Jeremy at Crale is a third-age story published by Sir Hugh Walpole. Published to critical acclaim throughout the world, it quickly became a bestseller.

The King Diamond

Fred M. White

Sir Samuel Oscar was not only a great man and a South African magnate of the first importance, but also a very kind and considerate employer. Quickly began to climb the career ladder in Maggersfont Diamond Company, his secretary. No one could argue or be dissatisfied with the upcoming events. After all, Stella charmed everyone with her beauty and intelligence. The last member of her family dies and bequeaths Ravenswood mansion and other valuables. She decided to put them up for auction, and her boss, Sir Samuel, became their owner.